Mark Desborough’s Vow (1884)

Mark Desborough's Vow is a novel written by Annie S. Swan in 1884. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Mark Desborough, who makes a vow to his dying father to never marry for love, and instead marry for money and social status. However, his resolve is tested when he meets and falls in love with a beautiful, but poor, woman named Rosamund. Despite his feelings, he is torn between his duty to his father and his desire for Rosamund. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations in Victorian England. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey of emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas, as Mark struggles to reconcile his heart with his obligations. Ultimately, the novel delivers a powerful message about the importance of staying true to oneself and following one's heart, even in the face of societal pressure and expectations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.